"Everything happens for a reason. I'm going to have to prove myself on tour. I'd like to bring it home in Hawaii."

Coleborn said Hawaii suited his style more than Europe's beach breaks, as the big conditions expected meant skill ruled over luck.

"I like an even playing field - with some good waves and some good scoring potential," he said.

With the Brazil win and his two worst results to be dropped, Coleborn is confident of sealing his WCT spot at the next two Prime events.

The Reef Hawaiian Pro follows the Portugal contest.

"I'm not 100% sure, but I'm backing myself to get a result in the next two events before Sunset (the final Prime event)," he said. "It (cracking the tour) feels like it's been a long time coming.

"It's one of those childhood dreams. It's more exciting. That's why I'm not feeling the pressure … whatever happens, happens."

This year's world championship will be decided at the final WCT event of the season, the Billabong Pipe Masters in Hawaii, after Australian Kai Otton's victory at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal early yesterday morning.

Otton ended Queenslander Mick Fanning's bid for a third world crown by beating him in the quarter-finals. But world No.1 Fanning is well placed to claim the title at Pipeline.

Coolum's Julian Wilson remained the world No.6 after reigning world champion Joel Parkinson eliminated him in the quarters at Portugal.